Knots in My Yo-Yo String: The Autobiography - Softcover

Spinelli, Jerry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0679887911 ISBN 13: 9780679887911

Publisher: Random House USA Children's Books, 1998

Synopsis

"A master of those embarrassing, gloppy, painful, and suddenly wonderful
things that happen on the razor's edge between childhood and full-fledged
adolescence" (The Washington Post), Newbery medalist Jerry Spinelli has penned
his early autobiography with all the warmth, humor, and drama of his
best-selling fiction. From first memories through high school, including first
kiss, first punch, first trip to the principal's office, and first humiliating
sports experience, this is not merely an account of a highly unusual childhood.
Rather, like Spinelli's fiction, its appeal lies in the accessibility and
universality of his life. Entertaining and fast-paced, this is a highly
readable memoir-- a must-have for Spinelli fans of all ages.

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Review

"Brilliant." --Chicago Tribune

"[A] warm, deeply personal memoir. Readers will know that a regular kid can remember all the important stuff when he grows up."--Booklist

"As Spinelli effortlessly spins the story of an ordinary Pennsylvania boy, he also documents the evolution of an exceptional author."--Publishers Weekly, Starred

"[A] richly rewarding autobiography."--The Horn Book

About the Author

JERRY SPINELLI is the author of many novels for young readers, including The Warden's Daughter; Stargirl; Love, Stargirl; Milkweed; Crash; Wringer; and Maniac Magee, winner of the Newbery Medal; along with Knots in My Yo-Yo String, the autobiography of his childhood. A graduate of Gettysburg College, he lives in Pennsylvania with his wife, poet and author Eileen Spinelli.

Edition details

• Publisher: Random House USA Children's Books
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0679887911
• ISBN 13: 9780679887911
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 160